Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

367 Press Conference

A few days had passed and things seemed to have fallen into place except for the rumor that Jeslyn refused to debunk. When her Manager asked her, she said she was tired of hiding her family and wanted to come clean but to achieve a better result and feed on the people’s sympathy, there has to be a bigger rumor that should ‘force‘ her against her will to come out. 1

Jeslyn didn’t wait for long because a few days later, a rumor that was big enough to ruin her career swept the internet before she woke up. The incessant ringing of her phone woke the young lady from sleep. She slept late last night because she and Pink were on the phone for a long time.

Ever since Pink traveled a few weeks ago to look for Brian, they haven’t spoken to each other. Which was why they spent so much time on call last night.

“Hello,” her tired and drowsy voice sounded with the phone in her ear.

“Your world is on fire but our Cinderella is still sleeping. Your Highness, can you get your sorry ass to the company right now?” Manager Kate voice sounded.

“Please, please, please, can you allow me to sleep a little longer? I’m quite exhausted from the rigorous dance practice yesterday…” she yawned with her eyes still closed.

“Don’t tell me your husband ate you like a wolf last night…”

“Don’t malign my husband, he’s innocent!”

“Haha… come down here immediately if you want your career to keep sailing. I’m setting up a press conference for you.”

Jeslyn’s eyes flew open.

“Pr–press

conference?!”

idea how serious a mess you’ve created? Jeslyn, did I wrong you in the past? Why are you stressing my soul with

chuckled, “I’ll be there soon.” she replied before

in Manager Kate’s office, staring at the woman after she made a

what you are saying, Manager?” she asked, her smile slowly fading away. Manager Kate held Jeslyn’s hand and tried to explain. “I Know it’s inconceivable, but if your husband isn’t here to help you out, then this will be

“I know you want the best for me, but that’s too much to ask and

Kate

type, let alone one who cares about what the people are saying about him. He

“Jeslyn, it’s just…”

own but I won’t be so thick–skinned to stay quiet while someone who knows nothing about

harder. “You should have hidden

chuckled, “But I did.” She took a deep breath and hugged her Manager’s arm, “Don’t

handle, there wouldn’t have been a need for you to hold a press conference,”

will be fine,” she assured.

The press conference…

behind the podium, looking at the camera lights flashing non–stop, Jeslyn refused to say a word after a reporter questioned her. She had been like that for almost two minutes and a

answer the

kill your child!”

and slept with them on your 18th birthday,

ran away from Country G and went to your grandfather? Was it because you were disgusted by your actions

at the place your company provided for you. Rumour says that you live with

something! Your fans are watching and want

want to hear? Whatever I say will sound like a lie.” “Are you saying you’re innocent? Jeslyn, we have evidence to